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Bernie (2012)

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A story so unbelievable it must be true.

In small-town Texas, affable and popular mortician Bernie Tiede strikes up a friendship with Marjorie Nugent, a wealthy widow well known for her sour attitude. When she becomes controlling and abusive, Bernie goes to great lengths to remove himself from her grasp.

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Cast & Crew

Director
Richard Linklater
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    Bernie Tiede Jack Black
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    Marjorie Nugent Shirley MacLaine
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    Danny Buck Davidson Matthew McConaughey
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    Scrappy Holmes Brady Coleman
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    Lloyd Hornbuckle Richard Robichaux
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    Don Leggett Rick Dial
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    Sheriff Huckabee Brandon Smith
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    Rev. Woodard Larry Jack Dotson

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